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LaRose wants Democrats to stop blaming Ohio for virtual roll call
(The Center Square) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose wants Democrats to stop blaming Ohio for the party’s plan to use a virtual roll call to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential nominee. In a letter to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harris released Thursday, LaRose demanded the party stop using the state’s ballot access deadline to justify what he called a nominating scheme. “I’ve seen numerous...
Fuyao plant, nearly 30 other area locations raided in massive Homeland Security investigation
Nearly 30 locations in the southern part of Montgomery County have been hit as part of a Homeland Security raid on Friday, a spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) confirmed.
Dayton’s “Rec Your Hood” event series brings fun to neighborhoods
Dayton, Ohio – The City of Dayton’s Department of Recreation, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Dayton, is launching an exciting new summer event series, “Rec Your Hood.” This initiative aims to bring fun and engaging activities directly to the neighborhoods, fostering a sense of community and celebration.
Ohio Rail Commission OK’s Rail Site for New Jackson Herr Food Facility
(Jackson) – The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved a grant in the amount of $110,250 to Herr Foods, Inc. to support their new facility in Jackson, Ohio. The new Jackson facility includes a $25 million investment by the company with an additional $6 million at its sister facility located in Chillicothe, Ohio.
County reps on rail committee
COLUMBUS — Two Delaware County leaders will serve as representatives on a new Passenger Rail Committee for the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). Paul Brake, the new city manager for Delaware, and Tim Wilson, executive director of Destination Delaware (the Delaware County Convention and Visitors Bureau), are the two local representatives.
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital recognized for efforts to improve stroke care
OhioHealth Marion General Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Silver achievement award. The award recognizes hospitals that are committed to optimizing stroke care and eliminating rural health care outcome disparities. ...
New Ohio law requires schools to honor religious beliefs, free speech
(The Center Square) – Ohio school districts must adopt a policy to accommodate students' sincerely held religious beliefs. The new law, signed Friday by Gov. Mike DeWine, was introduced more than a year ago. It requires the district to adopt a policy prohibiting the encouraging of students, employees, and applicants to specific beliefs or ideas about political movements or ideology. Policies must be adopted to make policies, guidance, and training...
Ohio unemployment rate continues to rise
(The Center Square) – Ohio’s unemployment rate continues to rise, and revised figures show jobs are leaving the state. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services showed the state’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in June from 4.2% in May, while the labor force participation rate increased to 62.1% from 61.9% the same month. The national unemployment rate is 4.1%. ...
Hot and dry weekend on tap as drought conditions continue to impact northern Ohio
Greater Akron remains under a "moderate" drought and there's little relief in sight this weekend. The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor has all of Summit County and Medina, Wayne, Portage and Stark counties are under drought conditions. ...
Sommeliers of cannabis: Learn more about Ohio’s first ‘ganjier’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- A new breed of experts is emerging within the world of cannabis. Ganjiers, the sommeliers of their industry, are cannabis experts who have completed a rigorous certification program to assess the quality of cannabis products. And while there are few people who hold this credential nationwide, Ohio is home to one of the first.
Ohio congressional candidate gets 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to felony
PAINESVILLE, Ohio - A Lake County Common Pleas Judge on Thursday sentenced the Democratic congressional candidate challenging incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce of South Russell to 30 days in the Lake County jail after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of filing a false voter registration. The Lake...
Music legend Roger Troutman honored by his hometown of Hamilton
Because of Roger Troutman’s influence in American music, Hamilton renamed his boyhood street in his honor. “In the book of history about Hamilton, Ohio, there’s a chapter obviously on music legends, and definitely Roger Troutman has a prominent place in that chapter in Hamilton history about music legends,” said Mayor Pat Moeller ahead of recognizing Troutman and reading his long list of accomplishments.
Reds Rumors: Cincy reluctant to trade Jonathan India, but are shopping this pitcher
The Tampa Bay Rays did the Cincinnati Reds a favor on Thursday night. Ahead of the Rays' three-game series with the Reds, Tampa Bay dealt former Rookie of the Year Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects and a player to be named later. With one...
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